Sermons on Widows Son:

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Confusion? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2016

A study of Job 25: 1 – 6

Job 25: 1 – 6 Why the Confusion? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “Dominion and fear belong to Him; He makes peace in His high places. 3 Is there any number to His armies? Upon whom does His light not rise? 4 How then can man be righteous before God? Or how can he be pure ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving Father Gives Responsibilities

Contributed by Saji Varghese on Jun 26, 2019

God gives some responsibilities to every one when they accept Jesus. Here in this sermon I would like to share those responsibilities as the prodigal son got back to his father.

A LOVING FATHER Text. Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scriptural Truth Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us.

1. Christ died for the UNGODLY Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us. 2. Christ died for US Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, Romans 5:6, John 12:46

Built Up A Spiritual House

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The church is compared to a house, and we are the individual building blocks.

Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about a church building. Not the physical building that surrounds us here which is composed of wood and stone, but the building of God, the church of our Lord that is composed of living stones. The New Testament uses a number of different descriptive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Faithfulness To The Persistent In Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 27, 2015

If you are persistent in prayer you may not get what you want when and how you want it, but you will definitely come to this conclusion about God and that is that GOD is FAITHFUL.

Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction One of the attributes of God that makes Him so unique and different from man and other gods is His faithfulness. It is this attribute that makes God boldly declare in Isaiah 44:6-8 that there is no God apart from Him. God’s faithfulness puts Him in a class all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respecting & Rebuking The Saints.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016

Respecting & Rebuking the Saints - 1 Timothy chapter 5 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Good advice to older members (vs 1-2) • Good advice to widows (vs 3-16) • Good advice to church leaders (vs 17-25) SERMON BODY: Quote: G.K. Chesterton (the influential English writer of the early 20th century): “I owe my success to having listened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Single And Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2020

Since singleness is a gift from God, it is good and should be used for His glory.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill May 30-31, 2020 Back before COVID, I heard about a pastor who was visiting a fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage. In his introduction, he asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Economics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loving Heart

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 4, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost The story of the Widow at Nain

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5C Lectionary 10 C Luke 7:11-17 "Jesus’ Loving Heart" 11* Soon afterward he went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. 12* As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Life's Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

We can choose or lose. The choices three widows made and the outcome

TITLE: Life's Choices TEXT: Ruth 1:16-17 INTRO: A sign on the door of a classroom reads: "We are not born losers, we are born choosers." The outcome of our lives is determined, not just by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Everyday we are making choices and building, one brick at a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

It can be confusing to understand when to expect God to intervene in our lives in the form of a miracle and when not to expect it. Jesus' encounter with a widow who had just lost her only son can give us some clues.

Two weeks ago we wrapped up the account of the Sermon on the Mount from Luke’s Gospel. This morning we take up the story again of the amazing things that happened as Jesus traveled from town to town in Israel, announcing and demonstrating the kingdom of God. This morning’s text is Luke 7:11-17. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 27, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Return To God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist